11 Nov 2025 BBBH61283 Accountant - Deal Advisory (12-Month FTC) £38000.00 - £45000.00 per annum[...]

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Belfast is seeking a Qualified Accountant for a 12-month FTC position. The role involves project-based responsibilities, supporting clients in transactions and business evaluations. The ideal candidate holds a relevant accounting qualification and possesses strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include 23 days holiday, a matched pension, discounted health insurance, and more.

Benefits

23 days Holiday + statutory days (can buy 8 additional days)

5% matched pension

Discounted Health Insurance

Enhanced Family Leave

Emergency Childcare Cover

Social Events

Early Finish Fridays

Relocation Assistance

Learning & Development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in industry or a similar advisory environment.
• Highly organised with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates excellent drive, commitment, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Provide project-based support to clients for business transactions.
• Conduct pre-deal evaluations and bid services.
• Assist clients with data remediation and vendor management.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Project management capabilities

Analytical and data interpretation skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Self-confidence

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Qualified Accountant - Deal Advisory (12-Month FTC) - Belfast (Hybrid)

MCS Group is proud to be partnering with one of the UK's leading professional services firms. A prestigious Top 4 accountancy practice to recruit a Qualified Accountant for their growing team based in Belfast.

The Company

The company's Managed Solutions team works with clients to help them navigate complex issues, crises, and significant business events. The team brings together a diverse mix of professionals with broad expertise and deep industry experience, supporting clients as they respond to both planned initiatives and emerging challenges. Through this work, team members rapidly develop new skills, gain valuable experience, and build confidence while helping clients achieve meaningful and lasting success.

Job Duties

Your responsibilities in this role will be diverse and primarily project‑based, with specific details about upcoming projects to be shared during the interview process. The company's Managed Solutions team works closely with clients to support them as they buy, sell, and fund their businesses.

Services include:

• Pre‑deal evaluation
• Bid services
• Loan sales
• Data remediation
• Vendor assistance
• Process management
• Issues, crisis, and event response
• Claims and complaints handling

What you need for this role

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Previous experience in industry or a similar advisory environment
• Self‑confident, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commercially minded with sound project management capabilities
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrates excellent drive, commitment, and enthusiasm

What's in it for you

• 23 days Holiday + statutory days (can buy 8 additional days)
• 5% matched pension
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Emergency Childcare Cover: Access support when your regular childcare arrangements fall through.
• Social Events: Build connections and network with colleagues through a range of engaging social activities.
• Early Finish Fridays: Enjoy an early start to your weekends on bank holidays and during the summer months.
• Relocation Assistance: Receive support to make your move to Ireland as smooth as possible.
• Learning & Development: Grow your skills through extensive development opportunities, including access to LinkedIn Learning and other training resources.

Contact

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up‑to‑date CV via the link provided or contact Brad Dempster, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS group on 02896935506 or [e-mail].